Energy Management Engineer

SUMMARY:
Well-known Consulting Engineers offering multidisciplinary energy efficiency and water treatment solutions for mining and industrial sectors, and leaders in exploring and implementing water treatment and energy efficiency innovation in South Africa, requires an experienced mechanical or electrical engineer with project implementation experience to join their project engineering team in carrying-out energy optimization projects at various clients. This is an excellent opportunity which offers exciting career development prospects.
 
The successful candidate will be offered a fixed term contract (12 months), with strong possibility of extension after the initial contract, to fill this vacant project engineering position and the successful candidate will be required to start mid-January or February 2026.

POSITION INFO:
Key responsibilities will be:

• Assist in the design, development and implementation of energy project solutions for industrial, commercial and mining clients.
• Interpret energy consumption analysis reports, identify optimization that need to be monitored, report on results.
• Propose interventions based on results.
• Development of PFD and P&ID plans using Visio software.
• Development of site layout plans.
• Carrying out site visits/audits on regular intervals.
• The operation, maintenance and fault finding of existing project infrastructure to ensure system functionality and project performance.
• Contractor management and supervision on site.
• Management of the installation and commissioning of new equipment on site.
• Quality assurance plan development and implementation.
• Operational and maintenance procedure development based on the unique features of each project.
• Project management services for the execution of approved projects and monitoring of the performance thereof post implementation. Project management will include the management of site activities and overseeing subcontractors where necessary.
• Ensure that health and safety procedures and standards are implemented and maintained.
• Supervision of site dedicated personnel.

• Planning and design.
• Development/design/specify material and equipment/piping.
• Compilation of cost estimations, proposals, tendering documentation and vendor selection.
• Site inspections and supervision.
• Contractor management.
• Commissioning and operation of equipment.
• Project management and administration.

• Promote the Company’s values and demonstrate high standards of ethical behaviour.
• Actively participate in client engagement.
• Communicate with clients, manage expectations and build strong client relationships and rapport.
• Have a high level of computer literacy.
• Willingness to travel to sites within South Africa and occasionally abroad.
• Reporting to the appointed Business Unit Manager and Project Manager as well as the Client’s Representative.

• BSc/BEng Chemical/Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degree or higher (non-negotiable).
• MEng Chemical/Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degree or higher (advantageous).
• Primary business written and spoken language will be English. Proficiency in Afrikaans essential to effectively communicate in bilingual meetings
• Valid driver’s license, own transport and valid passport.
• Willing and able to travel to project sites.
• Medically fit to work on site.

• 2-4+ years’ experience in an energy management engineering environment
• Experience in a project management capacity will be beneficial.
• Experience in energy management analysis and optimization highly recommended
• Experience with mining construction sites’ requirements and regulations
• Basic understanding of electrical and instrumentation equipment application to monitor site parameters.
• People and business management expertise.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Sound computer literacy and strong reporting skills.